Aristotle Quotes

In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the will of the majority is supreme.

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Praise invariably implies a reference to a higher standard.

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One swallow does not make a spring, nor does one fine day

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We make war that we may live in peace.

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Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.

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The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain.

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Anybody can become angry - that is easy; but to be angry with the right person, and to the right degree, and at the right time, and for the right purpose, and in the right way - that is not within everybody's power and is not easy.

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If liberty and equality, as is thought by some, are chiefly to be found in democracy, they will be best attained when all persons alike share in government to the utmost.

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Dignity consists not in possessing honors, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.

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Civil confusions often spring from trifles but decide great issues.

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The most perfect political community is one in which the middle class is in control, and outnumbers both of the other classes.

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The best political community is formed by citizens of the middle class.